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Several prisoners pardoned on 10th anniversary of 25 January Revolution
Those released will be placed under police surveillance for five years
Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister
Egypt conducts EGP 10bn worth projects since 2016 to counteract dangers of flooding
Egypt’s Parliament condemns UN report on human rights situation
Country witnessing growing, unprecedented interest in developing human rights conditions and advancement of basic rights, says parliamentary committee
Ethiopia is intransigent in Blue Nile dam talks: Egypt’s Irrigation Minister
The talks between the involved parties in the GERD issue have been unable to reach consensus on the disputed points on filling and operating the dam
Medical teams at Ismailia hospital first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Egypt
Egypt begins vaccination campaign against COVID-19, using vaccine produced by Chinese company Sinopharma on Sunday
Egypt extends state of emergency for further 3 months
Egypt has extended a nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, effective as of Sunday, according to a presidential decree by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. The three-month-long nationwide extension was approved by the House of Representatives, headed by its Speaker Hanafi Gebali, last Thursday, to take effect as of 24 January. Under the …
Deadly double attack in Baghdad internationally, regionally condemned
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi sacks top security commanders following attack
Sudan will never accept fait accompli policy on Ethiopian dam: Official
Khartoum is affected by Ethiopian Dam, agreement essential to protect country, says Faisal Mohamed Saleh
Arab League chief welcomes entry into force of treaty banning nuclear weapons
Time has come to intensify international efforts to establish nuclear-weapon-free zone in Middle East, says Aboul Gheit
At least 32 killed, 110 injured in twin suicide bombings in Baghdad market
Most of the Baghdad twin attack wounded received treatment and left the hospitals, and only 36 remain for further treatment
Libyan Constitutional Committee agrees to hold constitutional referendum
Participants also agree to resume discussions in Egyptian Red Sea town of Hurghada on 9-11 February
House of Representatives approves 3-month extension of state of emergency
Egypt’s House of Representatives approved, on Thursday, the extension of the nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, effective as of 24 January 2021. House Speaker Hanafi Gebali revealed that more than two-thirds of MPs approved the extension. In April 2020, President Adel Fattah Al-Sisi ordered for the nationwide state of emergency to …
Al-Sisi follows up on developments of ‘Egypt’s Future’ agricultural project
Project aims to add 500,000 feddan of agricultural land
UK, Africa will continue to build strong trade, investment partnership: UK Minister for Africa
African growth critical, has direct benefit both to continent and UK, said James Duddridge
New Thanaweyya Amma exam system encourages students to link information: Education Minister
Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education Tarek Shawky said, on Tuesday, that the new system for the high school leaving exam (Thanaweyya Amma) encourages students to think in a different way, linking information together.
Egypt supports AfCFTA to achieve economic integration in Africa: Shoukry
AfCFTA Secretary-General visits Egypt, as one of his first destinations after agreement’s launch on 1 January
Biden sworn in as 46th US president, declaring ‘democracy has prevailed’
As Biden assumes power, a new chapter of Egyptian-American relations will start. Egyptian-US coordination has always been standing in all regional issues
Egypt’s economic reforms contribute in handling COVID-19 crisis flexibly: Al-Sisi
Al-Sisi expresses Egypt’s deep appreciation for OECD’s role in formulating economic policies that contribute to achieving international development
Egypt, Qatar agree to resume diplomatic relations after 3-year rift
Egypt aims to build on this step to strengthen Arab actions, and support relations between region’s countries
Hurghada hosts Libyan meeting to discuss constitutional arrangements for elections
Two delegations from the Libyan House of Representatives, High Council of State tackle constitutional path of coming period
Egypt calls on Libyan conflicting parties to set aside differences, end crisis
The Libyan Constitutional Committee talks aim to make the constitutional arrangements necessary for the holding of elections this coming December.
Dar Al-Ifta rejects proposed ‘trial marriage’, calling it invalid
Lawyer Ahmed Mahran recently sparked controversy after posting photos of proposed trial marriage contract on social media
Egypt condemns assassination of 2 female judges in Afghanistan
In recent weeks, Afghanistan has witnessed series of assassinations that have targeted media, political figures, as well as human rights defenders
Egypt’s Al-Sisi asserts aspiration to strengthen cooperation with Jordan
Egyptian President meets Jordanian Prime Minister to discuss promoting economic cooperation
UK to host 1st in-person G7 summit in 2 years in June
The UK, as the current Group of 7 (G7) president, will host the group’s first in-person summit in almost two years in June.
Egyptian Defence Minister, Greek Chief of Staff discuss military relations
The Egyptian Defence Minister praised the strategic partnership relations between the Egyptian and Greek armed forces in various fields
632 rioters arrested in Tunisia following looting, vandalism
Tunisia imposed a general lockdown between Jan. 14 to 17, which prompted clashing between displeased young people and security forces.
Al-Sisi in Jordan for talks on boosting ties, protecting Arab national security
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Jordanian King Abdullah II exchange views on regional issues of common interest.
Inflation in Egypt decreases to 5.7%, lowest in 14 years: Prime Minister
Government investments amounted to EGP 324bn over past two years, Madbouly told parliament
EgyptAir makes 1st flight to Doha following restoration of ties
Egypt officially reopens its airspace to Qatari aircraft last Tuesday